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Job opening: Legal Assistant for Case Opening

Salary: $50 129 - 89 731 per year
City: Philadelphia
Published at: Sep 12 2023
Company: U.S. Courts
Employment Type: Full-time
The Legal Assistant for Case Opening performs case management responsibilities related to case initiation using legal terminology, procedures and documents.

Duties

A Legal Assistant for Case Opening aids the Court and the Clerk's Office attorneys by independently reviewing case initiation documents and resolving procedural issues that arise in the case opening process, including fees, captions, parties, and representation. The incumbent also identifies potential jurisdictional problems for attorney review and assigns cases to case managers.

Requirements

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of general office experience are required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and appellate court experience are strongly preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills, highly developed analytical skills, strong organizational capabilities, the ability to work independently, and the ability to follow detailed instructions are highly desirable. At least one year of specialized experience, i.e., progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience, at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade in federal service, but two years is preferred.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Contacts

  • Address US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 601 Market Street 22409 U.S. Courthouse Philadelphia, PA 19106 US
  • Name: Human Resources
  • Email: [email protected]

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